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SharkBite PEX tubing is a cross-linked polyethylene tubing for a wide range of residential and commercial plumbing applications. Manufactured without an oxygen barrier for potable water systems (available in white, blue, and red). A repeating SharkBite imprint pattern provides a visual aid to determine if the tube has been inserted all the way into the SharkBite Push-Fit Fitting. This feature only works if the tubing is cut between the SharkBite imprint pattern.

Strong, flexible, corrosion-resistant pipe

Flexibility reduces number of fittings needed to complete a job; reducing cost and leak points

can this tubing be used to supply hot water to the house from a standard gas water heater I see that it is rated at 180 degrees

need to replace from galvanized to copper

Asked by: hankster

You must use at least a 6&quot; metal pipe stub from the water heater and then transition to PEX on a gas water heater.

Answered by: Bob

Date published: 2016-10-30

Trying to plan ahead with a failing water line.

My water line from the meter to my house is that brittle blue stuff that is now failing. I had a leak in January right at the water meter and managed to repair it, but given the nature of this pipe, I wonder if it can happen again. The portion that was repaired is under a flower bed; the rest of the pipe runs under a concrete driveway.
First question: is the pipe adequately protected by the driveway to not fail again?
Second question: In case it might, I want to run a line around the driveway to minimize the amount of concrete that needs to be torn up. My plan is to lay in a course of 1&quot;PEX, capping it off at both ends and refilling the ditch [which has already been dug to requirements thanks to conscripted teenage labor.] This way if the pipe fails again, all that would be necessary would be to uncap the PEX, connect it to the meter and complete the connection to the house. does his make sense? it seems silly to refill the ditch if there's a chance it may need to be re-dug for a future break.
Third question: If I do this, how should I cap the ends to prevent dirt from entering the PEX?
thanks!

Asked by: daylily12

I know this is a late answer and the OP may have already completed his/her work but for anyone coming behind this thread, please red:
THIS version of PEX is not rated for outdoor use, nor is it rated for underground use (direct bury). It can and will become brittle and be crushed by the material above it. There are other versions of PEX that are more suitable to the specified application but if you MUST use this kind of pex in such an application you should run the PEX through a PVC pipe.

Answered by: Berto

Date published: 2017-04-18

Isn't PEX A higher quality and more flexible than the B or C?

Asked by: Anonymous

No, that's not really the case. Pex A is more flexible, but also has greater chemical leaching than B or C.

Customer Reviews

1/2 in. x 300 ft. Red PEX Pipe is rated
4.5 out of
5 by
92.

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Carl from
used to run underground water to my barn and it works fine and is easy to roll out into a trench....used to run underground water to my barn and it works fine and is easy to roll out into a trench. Making connections is easy as well. I used sharkbite connectors to connect to the main copper line and brass connectors and clamps to connect all other connections. Tested with air and all was tight. Works very nicely!

Date published: 2017-05-30

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lynn from
Great product and priceWe had our whole house done with PEX; our house was in dire need of new plumbing since the house was full of galvanized steel and dang the water pressure, it went from a trickle to a fire hose.

Date published: 2017-06-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
MOUNTAINMAN from
MEET ALL MY EXPECTATIONS, INSTALL EASILY. USED IT TO RUN WATER TO MY GARDEN WORKED GREAT. ( 250' ...MEET ALL MY EXPECTATIONS, INSTALL EASILY. USED IT TO RUN WATER TO MY GARDEN WORKED GREAT. ( 250' + . COVER THE BOTH ENDS ENDS WITH 3/4PVC CONDUIT TO PROTECT IT FROM DIRECT SUN LIGHT, WHERE IT CAME OUT OF THE GROUND. WORKING GREAT.

Date published: 2017-03-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
xxxx from
Worked out perfect as the main supply line to feed...Worked out perfect as the main supply line to feed the branch circuits in my new house.

Date published: 2017-03-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
TG from
Great system. better than any copper or pvc.Great system. better than any copper or pvc.

Date published: 2017-03-28

Rated 5 out of
5 by
THETOOLMAN from
After 30 years of using copper for about everything along came Pex pipe and I got to say I really...After 30 years of using copper for about everything along came Pex pipe and I got to say I really love this stuff. Its faster cheaper and less joints and about anyone could do this. Great product only have to sweat copper for certain jobs and that is great, I have a pro press but the fittings are way to costly to use on all jobs, and you still have all the connections.

Date published: 2017-06-13

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anne from
500 feet is a challenging size to roll out especially...500 feet is a challenging size to roll out especially when it gets tangled but once it is connected we expect it to work well.

Date published: 2017-08-03

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
5 Star ReviewRating provided by a verified purchaser

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